Darren’s birthday and visit to an antique reclamation store

Darren and Tina were going away for a few days this evening but Tina had some appointments this morning so Darren and I had a trip out and went to an antique reclamation place that has opened recently in Atwick. A really interesting place to visit, I think it will do very well. The owner was friendly and offered me a good deal on a couple of items, not a good deal, an excellent one. More of that later, but one pic inside the store.

Then we went to Mr Moos and had very naughty sundaes.

I went for a walk along Newbegin trying to find some Windowlene but it seems to have gone out of fashion. I found something similar at Countdown along with a small roller as I want to whiten the greenhouse windows.

When I got back I set about hanging one of my bargains, an original painting of a seascape. I love it, had to take down some pictures and rearrange the mantle shelf. Best £10 bargain in a long time,

The other bargain is a delightful, small musical jewellery box, with delightful illustrated tiles on the top. The musical mechanism is working. He let me have this for £5.

I went along to see Sher for a while at the shop, we had a chat and laugh as usual.

This evening I have spent a couple of hours painting the bowl I had started yesterday. I had hoped to finish it as I am going to the studio tomorrow but I cannot do any more tonight. Maybe I will finish it in the morning if I am up early.

I am home alone now, apart from the cats, I hope Darren and Tina have an enjoyable few days.